Windows

Being much stronger but softer than broken glass replacement, plexiglas can get scuffed by abrasives. However, scuffs can be polished out and, in our experience of fitting over 1,000 windows, we find that in normal use CosyGlazing does not scuff. Unlike early forms of perspex, plexiglass is fully UV-proof and carries a 30-year manufacturer’s guarantee against UV damage. We can use your original paint colour to create a CosyGlazing unit complete with our Colour Match trim so that the secondary glazing blends in completely with your window.

Trusted Traders lists double glazing firms in your area who are fully vetted if you need a reliable double glazing installer. You must tell your insurer about any changes to your home’s structure, habitability, security or value. Adding new doors or windows may help make your home more secure, for example. Changes like this may affect your buildings and contents insurance premiums.

The gas or air layer acts as an insulator, reducing the amount of heat that can pass through the glass. This is why double glazed windows are more energy-efficient than single glazed ones. EcoChoice offers a beautiful range of double and triple glazed windows (including sash windows), entrance doors, bi-folding doors and conservatories. If you want to upgrade your sash windows, there are a number of alternatives to conventional double-glazing. The frames may be wood to match the original as closely as possible, or made from other materials such as uPVC, but designed to resemble the wooden original.

Some modifications are also made to the meeting rails to enable the casements to pass each other with the CosyGlazing unit fitted to the frame. Some windows can be more challenging than others, but bespoke and hand-crafted solutions are what we do to the highest standards. We can install a triple glazing layer of CosyGlazing to most sash windows so that they open and close in the same way they always have. We can also add panels of CosyGlazing to casements, to provide a triple glazing effect. The incorporation of brickwork in the design offers an added layer of privacy, creating a cozy and intimate atmosphere within your orangery.

Then, in your own time, research the company and get a few quotes or second opinions. Keep in mind that if you do agree to a contract with a trader on the spot, you won't have the right to cancel once they have left your home. You can find out more about this in our section on double glazing contracts. We'd also suggest discussing the technological benefits of different systems when getting your quote or visiting a showroom. That way, you can see how knowledgeable and professional the company or trader seems. Find out whether you should use an independent double glazing firm or keep reading for tips to help reveal whether you're getting a genuine discount.